The couple: Katie and McKay

The wedding: 6.19.10 – Private Residence, New Canaan, CT

What adjectives that best describe your wedding? Personal, joyous, casually elegant.

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? McKay and I love our family and friends dearly, so McKays parents backyard was the perfect location for us to invite our guests in and have everyone really feel at home. We just wanted everyone to have a wonderful time in a place that was very special to us. The backyard is so beautiful and green that I didnt want to detract at all from the natural beauty that was around us, which is why I chose such muted pale colors. We are very fortunate that we were able to have our wedding there.

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? Everything!!! But if I have to choose one, it was being able to celebrate the most important and special day of our lives surrounded by the people we love, in a place we love – how lucky can two people get?

Wedding Color Palette: White, ivory and muted greens.

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Karen Hill Photography
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Private Residence
Officiant: Tim Brown
Catering: Elizabeth King Event Design
Florist: Elegant Effects 
Cake: Elizabeth King Event Design
Wedding dress: Lea Ann Belter Bridal
Bridal accessories: Brides Own/Family Pieces
Bridesmaids apparel and accessories: Dresses from Thread, Vintage Hair Clips
Groom and groomsmen apparel: Brooks Brothers, Mountain & Sackett Neckwear
Hair and make-up: Nikki Avanzino
Live music: Ceremony Quartet – Venus Ensembles, Reception Band – North Side Swing
Rentals: Sperry Tents

Thank you for sharing your wedding with us Katie and McKay!

To find inspiration for your our personal wedding style, don’t miss our wedding image gallery!

All images above by Karen Hill Photography.